The Pitch
Dear Krakow Innovation Ecosystem,
With 2019 fast approaching, the Foundation Supporting #OMGKRK is already making plans for next year. A key of ours is increasing our value proposition for companies in the Krakow innovation ecosystem via membership. We offer and plan to further develop products and services around brand awareness, recruitment and deal flow to name a few. Become an early adopter now and let’s grow together. Community Membership starts at 100pln a month. Learn more and see who already supports us here.
If you are looking for opportunity, j-labs is searching for a Senior IT Recruitment Specialist. Meanwhile, Archdesk is recruiting a Business Developer. Also, Chivas Ventures is giving away big money to startups but it’s your last chance to apply. And Krakow Technology Park is recruiting for their satellite and space accelerator program.
Finally, if you couldn’t join us for the most recent OMGKRK Academy, you can check out videos and a recap from „The Future of Business” on our blog. Lot’s of great events like Making Software Conference, Startup Weekend Krakow and Blockchain Fiesta are around the corner.
Stay tuned to „The Pitch” as we will be announcing our final #OMGKRK events for the year soon. And if you want to share your content, opportunity, job offer or custom content in „The Pitch” make sure to check out the Community Membership.
Stay Innovative,
#OMGKRK Team
P.S. Have you seen our Innovation Database yet?
#OPPORTUNITY
Senior IT Recruitment Specialist @ j-labs
Do you have experience in IT recruitment, and you want to develop in the EB area?
Do you want to work in a company where knowledge sharing really works?
Do you see yourself in a team that cares as much for results as a the good atmosphere?
Join us!
Business Development Representative @ Archdesk
Do you have experience with HubSpot (or other CRMs)?
Do you have experience using SM channels and other sales tools to help control accounts pipeline?
Do you have technical skills to help with research and campaigns?
Do you have a “can-do” attitude?
This job is for you!
#STARTUPS
Chivas Venture is giving away $1 million to startups
Only 3 days left to the end of the application for the Chivas Venture!Since 2014, Chivas has been funding and mentoring entrepreneurs who use business to tackle the world’s biggest social and environmental issues. So, if your business was created to make a positive impact in the world
#OMGKRK Blog
OMGKRK Academy #9: The Future Of Business Recap
What if we told you that in 20 years we will be able to connect human cortex to the cloud? Read a recap of #OMGKRK Academy to learn about how tech will change the future.
#OMGKRK Database
Innovation Ecosystem Database of the City of Krakow
Check out all free bases we’ve already made.
COMMUNITY
Global Entrepreneurship Week
November, 12-18th
Global Entrepreneurship Week comes back to Kraków. Check out all events happening during this week via the link below.
SpaceUP BSA acceleration program
Recruitment for the BSA SpaceUP Acceleration Program has started. We invite startups using Copernicus satellite data that want to accelerate their development, gain new knowledge and establish international relations.
Deadline: November 4th
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kraków Enterprise Mondays
Mon, November, 5th
Kraków Enterprise Mondays are free pro-enterprise meetups where students in Kraków meet entrepreneurs and alumni who have gone into business in a friendly informal setting.
Lineup:
Rafał Romanowski: Editor in Chief of What’s Up! Magazine, journalist, publicist, writer, traveler, lecturer and trainer in one.
Konrad Chlebda: President of Kraków YMCA Branch since 2014 and Leader of Youth Empowerment Space in YMCA Europe since 2018, personal and business financial advisor.
Grzegorz Piątkowski: New Deputy Commissioner for Entrepreneurs Rights in Poland
Disruption Banking
Wed, November, 7th
Are you interested in Fintech and Investments in the digital age? Perhaps learn about the next new unicorn, or maybe you wish to learn more about cyber security? There will also be fantastic networking and career opportunities. If you are one of these then join us at their event powered by HSBC in Krakow 7th November! DisruptionBanking is pleased to bring you representatives from HSBC who will give their take alongside founders of new innovative solutions in our digital world. These founders and representatives come from exciting organisations such as Revolut, Codecool and Coinfirm. Go on to their website to grab a free ticket.
LinkedIn Local #3
Wed, November, 7th
LinkedIn Local is a global initiative of transferring virtual contacts from LinkedIn’s professional network to the real world and building real human relationships. It comes from Australia.
The initiator of LinkedIn Local in Poland is Bartek Ziemiański.
Światowy Tydzień Przedsiębiorczości 2018 na UEK
November, 12-16th
Do you want to witness the world’s first presentation of a Polish start-up supported by a known business accelerator? Or maybe find a job in one of Krakow’s innovative companies? Do you want something more?
This week may change your future!
infoShare AI Roadshow – Kraków
Wed, November, 14th
Krakow is the first city on the infoShare AI Roadshow map! It is here that infoShare experts will reveal the secrets of modern use of machine learning, artificial intelligence and data science in creating software and designing its architecture. infoShare AI Roadshow is another series of free meetups, thanks to which you gain new knowledge, new contacts and new experiences.
BlockchainFiesta
Fri, November, 16th
BlockchainFiesta is the first of its kind conference in Poland. We look across sectors at the latest innovations in Blockchain technology. Our mission can only be achieved in collaboration with the brightest experts from the global Blockchain scene.For #OMGKRK Comuunity you’ll get 25% promo code: 95463ea9b5ce6b16!
Making Software Conference
Sat, November, 17th
Making Software is a single-track conference about software development for professionals. It’s an evolution of our previous meetups for developers.
The purpose of Making Software is to share knowledge and experience. However, the conversation won’t end with technology, we also focus on software craftsmanship and inspiration. We strive to create an opportunity for networking, exchanging ideas, and learning from professionals.
Startup Weekend Krakow
Nov, 30th – Dec, 2nd
Startup Weekend Krakow is an intensive 56-hour marathon for building business projects. The crowning achievement of your and your team’s work and mentors supporting you is practically a ready start-up, which says “take me and earn money on me!”. Come to Startup Weekend Krakow and start a business adventure on your own.